What should you know about brain cancer?

Although data are not conclusive, those concerned with the development of brain cancer may want to reduce their exposure to possible contributing factors, such as regular use of cell phones and aspartame (an artificial sweetener sold under the brand names NutraSweet and opportunities, and added to many foods and beverages without sugar). Preliminary reports indicate that exposure to pesticides may increase the risk of brain tumor, but these reports are inconclusive. Also reported a higher incidence of brain tumors in children with high exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF), for example, those living near power lines. However, recent research discounted the link between electromagnetic fields and brain cancer in children.

A diet of whole foods to minimize food and artificial ingredients recommended. Eating organic foods support overall health and may provide nutrients from food based on the support that apoptosis of cancer cells in the brain. Apart from data showing a possible link between pesticides and brain tumors and brain cancer and aspartame, no conclusive relationship between diet and brain tumor were found. For now, avoiding the use of pesticides and maintain a food aspartame whole organic food seems to be the best dietary advice.

Some of the plants and nutrients are promising potential of complementary treatments for brain cancer, such as:

Turmeric: Several studies have shown that curcumin strongly repressed cell invasion in glioma and other brain cancer cells in vitro
Dong Quai: Early research on this plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine shows promise for the treatment of primary brain tumors. Research in Taiwan Dong Quai has been shown to have anticancer effects in glioblastoma cells.
Ginseng: A recent report by the International Journal of Cancer indicates that the component of Panax ginseng (which the researchers call K compound) can help control the growth and invasiveness of brain tumors.
Green Tea: Canadian researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an active ingredient in green tea can help stop the progression of glioma cells in vitro.
Phosphatidylserine, and ginkgo biloba: Other supplements to consider for primary brain tumors are ginkgo biloba and phosphatidylserine, which are known to improve brain function. These nutrients can reduce treatment-related side effects such as cognitive dysfunction and memory loss. They can have preventive effects of stimulation of apoptosis and reduction of genetic damage to brain cells.